Seventeenth Air Force engineers first major African operation

Air Force C-17s will soon begin airlifting special equipment for Rwandan Peacekeepers in the Darfur region of Sudan, marking the kickoff of the first major operation engineered by U.S. Africa Command's air component, Seventeenth Air Force, also known as U.S. Air Forces Africa. The numbered air force

Bettering bilateral relations: American and Portuguese military leaders foster relationships

Top Portuguese military officers and noncommissioned officers, stationed on Terceira Island, Azores, Portugal, paid a visit to Lajes Field hosted by the 65th Air Base Wing Jan. 5 and 7. Jan. 5, Sergeant Major Paulo Reis Costa of Regimental Garrison Number 1 in the City of Angra, toured Lajes Field

Takin' care of business

Seventeenth Air Force-Led Airlift to Deliver Equipment Supporting Peacekeeping Operations in Darfur

Airmen will assist a Seventeenth Air Force-led operation for U.S. Africa Command to airlift equipment into the Darfur region of Sudan in support of United Nations and African Union peacekeeping missions, according to AMC officials. The operation was announced January 5, 2009 by President George W.

Incirlik commissary provides fresh food to 5,000

Fresh meats, produce and dairy products take a lengthy journey before arriving at Incirlik's commissary and the customer's refrigerator. The majority of Incirlik's produce and dairy products are from the United States and are shipped to warehouses in Germany before taking the week-long trip to

Ramstein pharmacy fills prescriptions

Ramstein Airmen keep lab running

Incirlik members give to Turkish community

493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron bids farewell to Lithuanian hosts

The 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron from RAF Lakenheath, England, recently deployed here in support of the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission. Starting Oct. 1, the 493rd EFS maintained a 24 hour, 7 day-a-week readiness posture, ready to launch two combat-armed F-15 Eagles. Thanks to the constant

Airmen deploy in support of Operation Enduring Freedom

More than 250 Liberty Warriors deployed Jan. 3 to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The Airmen will be in the deployed location for about four months, during which time, they will perform basic duties and responsibilities that they have here. "The main body left today (Jan.